Smooth Muscle Cell Medium-serum free (SMCM-sf), when used with Smooth Muscle Cell Growth Supplement-serum free (SMCGS-sf, Cat no. 1162), is a complete medium designed for optimal growth of normal smooth muscle cells in vitro. It is a sterile, liquid medium which contains essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, organic and inorganic compounds, hormones, growth factors and trace minerals. The medium is HEPES and bicarbonate buffered and has a pH of 7.4 when equilibrated in an incubator with an atmosphere of 5% CO2/95% air. The medium is formulated (quantitatively and qualitatively) to provide an optimally balanced nutritional environment that selectively supports the growth of normal smooth muscle cells in vitro.
Product Use
This product is for research use only. It is not approved for use in humans, animals, or in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Storage
Store the basal medium at +4°C, the SMCGS-sf and the P/S solution at -20°C. Protect from light.
Shipping
Basal medium: room temperature. Supplements: dry ice.